Pippa Middleton’s Party Planning Journey: A Fresh Start Amid Financial Challenges

Pippa Middleton, sister of Kate Middleton, has always been interested in party planning. She has a background in releasing cookbooks and running an interior design brand through The Bucklebury Gift and Farm Shop. In 2021, Pippa and her husband James Matthews purchased land for £1.5 million and developed it into Bucklebury Farm Park, a venue available for hosting various events including birthday parties, corporate gatherings, yoga sessions, and more.

Pippa’s parents Michael and Carole Middleton have a history of involvement in the party planning and supply business, having operated a business in this industry for years. However, financial difficulties led to the family selling the business at a significant loss, effectively ending their venture in party planning. Despite this setback, Kate’s sister Pippa Middleton is now exploring the possibility of entering the party planning business herself.

The couple announced the opening of Bucklebury Farm Park in late April 2024, revealing that parties can be booked at the property’s lodge for a range of events. This move by Pippa and James has drawn comparisons to her parents’ former business, Party Pieces, which struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic and was eventually sold to another entrepreneur, leaving the Middleton family with uncertain financial outcomes.

Despite the challenges faced by Party Pieces, it seems that Pippa is determined to make a success of her own party planning venture. Fans are eagerly watching her progress and hoping for a positive outcome in this new business endeavor. As Pippa embarks on this entrepreneurial journey, many are rooting for her success and looking forward to seeing the results of her efforts in the party planning industry.

Pippa’s interest in party planning goes back to her childhood where she would help organize events with her siblings at their family home in Berkshire.

In addition to Party Pieces struggling during the pandemic, there were reports that Kate had also been facing financial difficulties with her own businesses such as Wrap It Up which sells gift wrap products online.

While Kate may not be directly involved in this new venture with Pippa and James Matthews